Whether it’s to slim down for a holiday or a special occasion, or because our health is at risk, the idea of following NHS advice to go slowly when we start a diet – around 1-2lb (0.5-1kg) a week – just isn’t appealing. In fact, if you enter “how to lose weight fast” into a Google search, there are 2.3 billion results. When it comes to weight loss, we just aren’t prepared to play the long game.
Intermittent fasting or high protein, which diets are worth it? Read on to find out. Search for “diet books” on Amazon and there are more than 100,000.
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As the nation’s midriff grows, so too does the number of people looking to lose weight. A survey by the British Nutrition Foundation revealed that 62 per cent of Britons have altered their diet to become healthier – but the options of how to go about it are endless.